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DeSantis calls for restricting data centers
The Florida Republican has emerged as one of few governors to criticize an industry that's investing billions in states, as local concern grows over rising electricity costs.
Weak hurricane season strengthens property insurers
Premiums could drop in 2026, experts say, after years of increases caused by highly damaging storms and wildfires worldwide.
Tom Steyer’s climate pivot signals new playbook for Dems
The billionaire environmental activist is leaning hard into economic populism.
Experts disagree with Trump that weaker CAFE rules mean cheaper cars
The new standards would drop the industry fleetwide average for light-duty vehicles to roughly 34.5 mpg in the 2031 model year.
Greens’ dilemma: Salvage EU climate laws or break with von der Leyen's party
As the party meets for its annual congress, many members see the European People's Party as their new main enemy.
India weighs power plan shift to expand coal capacity through 2047
The proposal marks a major shift from current projections that see net additions peaking by 2035, said officials.
Texas residents, Camp Mystic staffer plead for help in 911 audio
Emergency dispatchers in rural Kerr County fielded more than 400 calls during the six hours when floods began to overwhelm the region overnight on the July Fourth holiday.
How EPA grant cancellations are affecting 3 low-income communities
Lost nationwide: $1.6 billion for building emergency shelters, treating drinking water and adapting to a changing climate.
New York becomes third state to require emissions reporting
But Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding off on creating a statewide cap-and-trade market, drawing criticism and a lawsuit from advocates.
US companies routinely underestimate their emissions
Researchers reviewed reports from S&P 500 companies and found businesses often downplay climate pollution and revise them later.
North Dakota judge invalidates state carbon storage law
The decision is a victory for landowners who oppose carbon injection beneath their property.
EU plans looser environmental rules to allow more mining
Brussels wants to dig up more critical minerals in the bloc but says "regulatory bottlenecks" are slowing things down.
Losses top $2B in Asia floods as climate risks continue to grow
A sequence of three tropical cyclones coincided with the regular northeast monsoon to deliver rainfall totals unseen in decades.
World’s plastic glut is set to get much worse by 2040, study finds
Global production of new plastic is set to increase by 52 percent, twice as much as waste management systems.
Spain uses drones, soldiers to track wild boar swine fever outbreak
Swine fever can’t infect humans but is a major threat to pig farmers.
Trump caps EV assault with fuel economy repeal
The proposal is the latest aimed at slowing the transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles.
The US power market is getting messy. Here’s why.
Coal generation is up, gas is down, and renewables are still in play as power-hungry data centers and surging liquefied natural gas exports shift electricity trends.
Senators rally behind NASA's Earth science program
Lawmakers defended NASA research efforts Wednesday at a hearing on President Donald Trump's choice to lead the space agency.
China’s emissions plateau amid clean energy boom
The world's biggest contributor of climate pollution is halting its emissions growth as energy demand rises.
Flood insurance heavyweights push Congress for NFIP renewal
A coalition of organizations is asking congressional leaders to reauthorize the program beyond the current fiscal year.
